Cranston police bodycam footage shows officers arresting suspect in bar shooting
By: Body camera footage shows the moment that Cranston police responded a shooting near a festival over the weekend.
The bar, 39 West, had tents set up in the parking lot while the St. Mary's Feast was taking place down the block.
Officers were working a security detail when they heard a gunshot at about 11:20 p.m. Saturday.
Their body cameras show them running into the tents where two men were fighting.
They said Michael Mancini was holding a handgun.
Police said they took him to the ground and that he refused to release his grip on the weapon, resisting arrest.
Police said Mancini got into an argument with someone at the bar. He later approached that person, and the fight turned physical.
During the struggle, he grabbed his gun from his waistband and ended up shooting himself in the leg.
The suspect remained in the hospital Tuesday.
He faces numerous charges, including carrying without a license, firing in a compact area, and resisting arrest
Ryan Nardolillo, Vice President of St. Mary's Feast Society, sent the following statement,
“The incident that occurred during the late hours on Saturday, July 20, 2024, during the St. Mary’s Feast was devastating. I’d personally like to make it crystal clear that St. Mary’s Feast Society is not responsible for the terrible event. The feast society’s members and volunteers work tirelessly to create an event for everyone to enjoy and also to carry on a tradition that has lasted 119 years. I would also like to add that the nearby restaurants were also not responsible, especially 39 West. The owners of 39 West are hardworking citizens and care about their community... The only person who is responsible for the incident that occurred was the man who decided to take a lethal weapon to a family event. I have faith that the justice system will do everything that needs to be done regarding the matter. Cranston Police Department did a magnificent job and their response was impeccable. I end my statement asking that we do not place blame on those who are innocent and focus on those who are not."